US Bridges

E Adams Ave over C & K Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.3 MI W of Academy Ave · Structure no. 42C0439

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Adams Ave over C & K Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Adams Ave over C & K Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 100 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,336 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Adams Ave
CrossesC & K Canal
Location0.3 MI W of Academy Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.63411, -119.56164
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2005)
Projected traffic3,336 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Adams Ave over C & K Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is E Adams Ave over C & K Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does E Adams Ave over C & K Canal carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Adams Ave over C & K Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E Adams Ave over C & K Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.